Wellness
Unlikely Friendship: Michelle & Jessica
Jessica Dunleavy, 37, and Michelle Black White, 53, of the Junior League of Louisville (JLL). Jessica: “We had daily calls that touched our core — she became someone I could trust.” Michelle: “Our conversations helped to digest the experience of the [Racial Equity]...
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Unlikely Friendship: Rosie & Tamika
Tamika Gidron, 40, and Rozella Durham, 60, met each other working at Rivers Edge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Tamika: “She supported me [at first] without even knowing me.” Rosie: “She still says some smart things for a young one!” ...
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Unlikely Friendship: Deon & Marci
The friendship of Deon Stokes, 39, and her real estate agent Marci Wilson-Bates, 50, grew during the laborious process of securing the perfect home for Deon. Deon: “She showed me 120 homes — and still wanted to be my friend!” Marci: “I just love this city,...
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Unlikely Friendship: Renee & Kisa
Friends Kisa Hoeltke and Renee Reithel started a podcast called Two Mamas and a Mustard Seed that is dedicated to engaging in difficult conversations about race in America. Renee: “I learned a lot despite a bit of discomfort. But, if I don’t lean in, I’ll never...
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Pull Up a Seat to the Table
The right type of relationship can be a powerful force in our lives. In my experiences with people, I have realized relationships are centered around the three tables we commonly occupy: personal tables, professional tables and social tables. At an early age, I...
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Don’t Play Games with Your Heart: Melissa Pipes
"...Often I think of my [heart] donor and my donor's family," says Melissa Pipes. Melissa Pipes, 55 When Melissa Pipes was in her early 40s, her heart began skipping beats. Her primary care doctor did an EKG, which came back abnormal, and that led to a visit to a...
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Don’t Play Games with Your Heart: Carly Fonda
“I was very lucky I was in a facility that had [an aed],” says Carly Fonda, 14. Carly Fonda, 14 Carly Fonda didn’t intend to play games with her heart, but she unknowingly did. On January 6, 2018, she was participating in a basketball tournament at Floyd Central...
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Don’t Play Games with Your Heart: Katie Brooks
“You have to maintain your faith no matter what happens; never underestimate the strength that you have in yourself,” says Katie Brooks. Katie Brooks, 36 In the game of surviving cardiovas-cular injury, mindset is absolutely critical to being able to handle the...
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Say Yes First: It’s How I Learn New Things
“I really hope to give a platform to marginalized voices... marginalized platforms in our community. These (podcasts) are not going to be the people who we necessarily run into at official events and talk to,” says Laura Ellis, director of social podcasting &...
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Don’t Play Games with Your Heart: Joan Nelson Kash
Joan Nelson Kash doesn’t play games when it comes to her cardiac health. Since her heart blockages, she returns for a check up each year with her cardiologist and is vigilant about getting enough exercise. Makeup by Amber Himes Joan Nelson Kash,...
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A Guide To Finding Therapy
“...IT IS IMPORTANT TO OFFER QUALITY THERAPY AT NO CHARGE TO PEOPLE IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY WHO MAY BE EXPERIENCING ANXIETY, ESPECIALLY DURING TIMES OF HIGH STRESS.” — Beth Seeger Troy, clinical director, Louisville Seminary Counseling Center When we encounter...
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Don’t Play Games with Your Heart: Clariese Armstrong
Clariese Armstrong unknowingly suffered two heart attacks. Looking back, she now recognizes signs that her heart wasn’t working properly for many years. Makeup by Amber Himes Clariese Armstrong, 73 For years, Clariese Armstrong had a cough that...
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